School of Life (2018): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
School of Life is a 2018 comedy drama directed by Nicolas Vanier, starring Jean Scandel as Paul, François Cluzet and François Berléand. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $14.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 40% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Nicolas Vanier
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Distrib Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is School of Life About?
The premise of School of Life without spoilers.
In 1930s Paris, a spirited orphan named Paul is sent to the tranquil Sologne region to live with a simple couple. He finds himself immersed in a mysterious and untamed world, learning to adapt to his new surroundings. With the help of a clever poacher named Totoche, Paul explores the secrets of the forest and its inhabitants, gradually uncovering a surprising connection to the land and its history.
School of Life Themes & Keywords
· 49 tags- orphan
- woodland
- orphanage
- fly fishing
- game keeper
- poacher
- chateau
- hunting dog
- grandfather grandson relationship
- year 1927
- loire river
- stag rut
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- rabbit stew
- pack of hounds
- red fox
- pheasant
- gun pellet
- houseboat
- terrier dog
- gendarme
- vendetta
- surroyal antlers
- husband wife relationship
- brother brother relationship
- tying flies
- salmon fishing
- pigs ear
- gypsy girl
- boy girl relationship
- flamenco music
- gypsy dancer
- monarch stag
- mushroom hunting
- charcoal burning
- stag hunt
- horseback riding
- father son relationship
- gypsy curse
- fall from horse
- man's death
- wall construction
- reading of a last will and testament
- new landlord
- game warden
- uncle nephew relationship
- flora and fauna
- wild boar hunt
- gypsy
- 1920s
School of Life Cast & Characters
Jean Scandel leads the cast as Paul, with François Cluzet as Totoche and François Berléand as Le comte de la Fresnaye. Directed by Nicolas Vanier; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nicolas Vanier
- Jean Scandel as Paul
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François Cluzet as Totoche -
François Berléand as Le comte de la Fresnaye - Eric Elmosnino as Borel
Also Starring in School of Life
· 6 more- Urbain Cancelier Lucien
- Frédéric Saurel Dédé
- Valérie Karsenti Célestine
- Murielle Huet des Aunay Montaine
- Thomas Durand Bertrand
- Ilona Cabrera Bella
School of Life Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave School of Life 40% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 40% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 69%
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TMDB 74% User score
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Letterboxd 3.4 /5
16 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.0 /5
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School of Life Box Office
School of Life grossed $14.9 million worldwide. $6,300 came from the US and Canada and $14.9 million (100%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$14.9M
- US & Canada
- $6.3K
- International
- $14.9M
School of Life Trailers & Videos
The trailer of School of Life.
School of Life Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “L'école buissonnière” and “The School of Life”.
- Also known as
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- L'école buissonnière
- The School of Life
- Livets skola
- Paul und die Schule des Lebens
- A Escola da Vida
- Как прогулять школу с пользой
- Szkoła życia
- La escuela de la vida
- Hayat Okulu
- Школа живота
- 人生学校
- L’escola de la vida
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- Paul a škola života
- Un incontro per la vita, სიცოცხლის სკოლა
- スクール・オブ・ライフ
- Як прогуляти школу з користю
- Az élet iskolája
- 人生那堂課
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School of Life FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of School of Life, each answered in a sentence.
How long is School of Life?
School of Life runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was School of Life released?
School of Life was released on September 7, 2018.
Who directed School of Life?
School of Life was directed by Nicolas Vanier.
More films by Nicolas Vanier Who is in the cast of School of Life?
School of Life stars Jean Scandel as Paul, François Cluzet as Totoche and François Berléand as Le comte de la Fresnaye, among 10 credited actors.
How much did School of Life make at the box office?
School of Life grossed $14.9 million worldwide ($6,300 domestic, $14.9 million international).
How is School of Life rated?
School of Life has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 40% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74% on TMDB and 3.4/5 on Letterboxd.
Does School of Life have a post-credit scene?
No. School of Life has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is School of Life in?
The original language of School of Life is French.
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